Accidentally became decent at fixing coffee machines, pondering a repair service. Worth the hassle?

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Ever hear about someone turning a random skill into cash? My buddy Dave did exactly that with coffee machines. He fixed our office's espresso maker that was spewing grounds everywhere, and word spread fast. Before he knew it, he was doing weekend house calls for fancy machines in our neighborhood. He made decent side money and now people text him before buying a new machine, lol. So yeah, from what I've seen, it can definitely be worth the hassle if you enjoy it.

piperbailey16h ago

Look at @bailey.miles' buddy cashing in on repairs. What's your biggest fear about turning pro, like getting overwhelmed by demand?

william_garcia1d ago

Jumping in here, the hassle is totally worth it if you streamline your process. Coffee machines are CONSTANTLY breaking, and most folks have no clue how to fix them. You could start small with local ads or word of mouth. The key is to not underprice yourself, because your time and expertise have value. Building a reputation for reliable repairs can turn this into a solid side hustle. Honestly, the satisfaction of fixing something and getting paid is PRETTY great.

nora69121h ago

The espresso maker spewing grounds everywhere is wild, I can't even imagine the mess in that office. My cousin had a machine that just leaked water, but grounds? That's a whole new level of disaster. How does that even happen, like did the grinder fail completely? If you can fix something that chaotic, you're definitely onto something with a repair service. People would pay good money to avoid that kind of morning catastrophe.